sE Electronics sE8 Microphone
Best transparent omnidirectional microphone for capturing detailed acoustic instrument recordings.
This pencil condenser delivers exceptional transparency and natural sound, making it a versatile choice for capturing room ambiance or acoustic instruments. Its transformerless design and switchable attenuation pads provide a clean, high-headroom signal path that handles even the loudest sources with ease.
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Who it's for
- Engineers recording acoustic instruments like piano or percussion
- Classical recordists capturing quiet performances in pristine environments
- Producers seeking authentic room ambiance and balanced low-end response
Who should skip it
- Home studio users working in untreated or noisy rooms
- Podcasters or creators without access to soundproofed spaces
- Musicians wanting a colored or tube-like harmonic saturation
Performance breakdown
Transient Response
Captures fast, percussive attacks with exceptional speed and clarity.
Self-Noise Floor
Transformerless circuitry keeps background hiss virtually non-existent during quiet passages.
SPL Handling
Handles massive sound pressure levels without distortion or signal clipping.
Build Quality
Rugged all-metal chassis feels ready for years of studio abuse.
Sonic Transparency
Delivers an uncolored, natural sound that faithfully reproduces the source.
Versatility
Switchable pads and filters adapt easily to diverse recording environments.
Key Specs
Transducer Type
True Condenser
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
-34 dBV/Pa
Max SPL
141 / 151 / 161 dB
Impedance
110 Ohms
Connectivity
3-pin XLR
Power Source
48V Phantom Power
Weight
141 g
Dimensions
23 mm x 120 mm
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